Tenant defences to possession
A tenant's defence to a landlord's possession claim could include defects in proceedings, discrimination, human rights, and counterclaims for damages.
This content applies to England
Last updated: 11 September 2024
Defence and counterclaim process
Procedure for responding to a claim for possession and submitting a defence beforehand or during the hearing.
Public law and human rights defences
Public law defences to possession claims can be based upon judicial review grounds or a breach of the tenant's human rights
Disability discrimination defences
A disabled tenant might have a defence to possession proceedings if their landlord unlawfully discriminates against them.